Motorist shot through car door Sunday

A man was shot through his car door as he drove through a central Manatee neighborhood Sunday night, but he had little to say about it when asked by police.

An officer on patrol heard gunshots in the area of the 1800 block of 26th Avenue East around 11:15 p.m. Sunday, and went to the area. Upon approach, the Manatee sheriff’s deputy noticed a white car driving very slowly.

The deputy stopped the car and noticed four bullet holes in the driver’s door, and that the driver inside had been struck in the leg and side. EMS was called, and the victim was taken by helicopter to a hospital in St. Petersburg where his injuries were deemed non-life threatening.

The victim, police say, was Tairis L. Ingram, 22, of the 2200 block of 18th Street Court East in Manatee. Authorities said he was vague about what happened.

Neighbors told authorities that the shooting likely happened near the corner of 18th Street Court East and 25th Avenue East. A small white car was seen speeding from the area, neighbors said.

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